West Dresden / Dresden Mills, ME

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in West Dresden / Dresden Mills

Head Tide / Alna Center

Starbird Corner / Varney Corner

Iceboro / Richmond Corner

North Bath / White Project

Ocean Point / East Boothbay

Demographics of West Dresden / Dresden Mills

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.6%

Households with Children

18.8%

School Enrollment K-12

384

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.3%
Working Age (35-54): 21.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.7%
Seniors (65+): 28.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.5%
High School / GED: 30.0%
Some College or Associate's: 26.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.4%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 42.6%
Living Alone: 38.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 2.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.9%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.1%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 87.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources